Respiratory Therapist
Petersburg, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for an acute care hospital, requiring RRT or CRT certification and 2+ years of specialty experience.

Details

• Acute care setting covering inpatient, outpatient, and ED departments
• Patient population is mostly adults, with occasional peds and neonates seen in the ED and L&D
• Day shift coverage includes 2 RTs for inpatient and 1 RT for outpatient, night shift has 1 RT for inpatient
• Performs 50-75+ treatments per day depending on census
• Uses Hamilton Medical C1 & C3 vents, Masimo SoftFlow High Flows, Masimo Pulse Oximeters, GEM5000 ABG analyzer, and ResMed bedside CPAP/BiPAP
• MEDITECH EMR used for charting
• 3x12-hour shifts; Monday and Tuesday day shift, alternating Wednesday and Friday night shift
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required, with staff rotating ER assignment
• No formal call or standby call requirement; manager available 24/7 for support

Requirements

• Current RRT required, CRT acceptable
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)
• PCOT certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy specialty
• Ventilatory management skills required
• Must be able to work independently
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include vent management, ABG draws, CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, nebulizer treatments, MDIs, and airway clearance for inpatients
• Outpatient duties include nocturnal pulse ox setup and blood gas draws
• RTs assist with intubation rather than performing independently
• No dedicated charge or lead RT on shift; works collaboratively as part of a team
• Hospitalist or intensivist is on-site during the day and on-call overnight
• 2-3 days of department-specific orientation provided
• No specific scrub color required
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Does not accept local candidates
• Radius rule of 50 miles applies